Recently, a false claim circulated suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris mocked Christians who shouted “Jesus is Lord” at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. However, the actual events that took place tell a different story.

Just the Facts:

• On October 17, 2024, Kamala Harris held a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she was discussing abortion rights and the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

• During her speech, hecklers interrupted her by chanting “Lies! Lies! Lies!” as Harris criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in appointing Supreme Court justices who overturned abortion protections.

• Harris responded by telling the protesters, “You guys are at the wrong rally,” and further joked, “I think you meant to go to the smaller one down the street,” referencing Trump’s well-known fixation on crowd sizes  .

• The protestors were escorted out after disrupting the rally, and there were no reports or verified evidence that anyone shouted “Jesus is Lord” during the event.

The Video: You can watch a video of the encounter between Harris and the hecklers below to see and hear for yourself. We will put the video here for you to form your own opinion of what you heard.

The Details: The false narrative that protesters were removed for shouting “Jesus is Lord” appears to have been spread by right-wing outlets and social media posts, which either misinterpreted or intentionally distorted the facts.

In Context: The back-and-forth between Harris and the hecklers at the La Crosse rally is part of the broader tension over reproductive rights in the 2024 election. Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has made abortion rights a central part of her platform, while Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, continues to emphasize his administration’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

Trump has often used religion as a rallying point for his base, which might explain why this false narrative spread. However, there is no evidence that Harris mocked anyone for their religious beliefs during the rally, but rather shot back at hecklers who called her a liar, which is common for politicians to do.

Why It Matters: This incident is a reminder of how easily misinformation can spread in the heat of a presidential campaign. The claim that Harris mocked Christians by dismissing those who proclaimed “Jesus is Lord” is not supported by any credible sources. In a highly polarized political environment, it is important for voters to verify information before accepting it as truth.

As the election nears, with Wisconsin being a crucial swing state, moments like this serve as opportunities for both candidates to rally their supporters. However, the facts surrounding this particular event should be clear: the hecklers were removed for heckling the candidate and accusing her of lying about abortion, not for invoking the name of Jesus.